Bizkaia Bilbao Basket earned an 83-75 home victory over Alba Berlin in the Basketball Champions League on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Bilbao used a strong third-quarter run to create separation, then held off a late Alba rally with composed execution at both ends of the floor.

Game flow

Bilbao started well and led 22-18 after the first quarter. Alba Berlin responded in the second period, moving the ball effectively and cutting the halftime deficit to 41-38. The game remained close early in the third quarter before Bilbao seized control with a 10-2 run that pushed the lead into double digits.

By the end of the third, Bilbao led 64-55. Alba refused to go away and trimmed the gap to four points in the final period, but the Spanish side answered with timely baskets inside and free throws down the stretch. The hosts closed the game on a steady run to seal an 83-75 win.

Tactical story

Bilbao’s inside-out attack was central to the win. The hosts established a paint presence early, drawing help defenders and creating open looks from the perimeter. Their offensive rebounding also gave them extra possessions, especially during the decisive third-quarter surge.

Alba Berlin stayed competitive through ball movement and three-point shooting, but they were hurt by turnovers in key moments and struggled to contain Bilbao’s physicality near the rim. The German side’s late run showed character, but Bilbao’s free-throw discipline in the final two minutes proved decisive.

Standout performers

• Bilbao’s frontcourt: Anchored the paint, finished through contact, and controlled important rebounds.
• Bilbao’s guards: Managed the tempo and made crucial free throws in the closing stretch.
• Alba Berlin’s perimeter players: Sparked the fourth-quarter comeback with timely shot-making.

Season impact

The victory strengthens Bizkaia Bilbao Basket’s position in the Basketball Champions League standings and gives them a useful home win in a competitive group. Alba Berlin will take encouragement from their fightback but will need to tighten their late-game execution on the road.